Location
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
WashU Cardiology is seeking an experienced and flexible RN to coordinate care, referral management, scheduling, and program development of patients followed by the Interventional Service. This Interventional Nurse Coordinator serves as the primary clinical and operational point of contact for referring physicians, patients and the interventional cardiology team.
This position is best served by an RN experienced in cardiac care, particularly in the cardiac procedural areas. This RN will cultivate strong relationships and processes between our faculty, ambulatory teams, and procedural areas.
Schedule: Full-time, salaried | Monday–Friday (No weekends or holidays!)
Environment: Dynamic multi-site role visiting clinic, campus, and outreach locations.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Provides direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients; completes health history and physical examination on patients; conveys findings to physician. Education of patients and families regarding treatment options, procedural expectations, and follow-up care.
Coordinates patient care, orders diagnostic tests, conveys findings to physicians, may attend inpatient rounds, coordinate patient appointments and assists with referrals to outside sources. Manages and optimizes the interventional cardiology procedural scheduling, including catheterization laboratory resources. Coordinates appointments for consultations, diagnostic testing, and procedures.
Assists physician and provides support with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care. Serves as the primary contact for referring physicians and their office staff including maintaining strong relationships with community cardiologists, primary care physicians, and other referral sources.
Performs a variety of nursing administrative duties, including coordinating referral intake, records requests, reviewing clinical information, and ensuring appropriate triage of patients. Facilitates multidisciplinary case reviews and heart team discussions. Assist with data collection, outcomes tracking, and program performance metrics.
Acts as liaison and team leader by facilitating communication and coordination of care between patients, families and health team members; explains routines and procedures to patients and coordinates patient care information to appropriate sources.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Normal office environment
Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
Requires protective devices
Patient care setting
Direct patient care setting
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at desk or table
Typically standing or walking
Typically bending, crouching, stooping
Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)
Equipment
Office equipment
Clinical/diagnostic equipment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Associate Degree In Nursing Or Diploma In Registered Nursing
Certifications /Professional Licenses :
The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Registered Nurse - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Work Experience:
Nursing (2 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
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Required Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited nursing…